If you’re considering a ski trip this winter, considering heading out to Vail Colorado, which is enjoying some of the best snow conditions it has had in years. The newly renovated Hotel Talisa, a Luxury Collection Resort, Vail should be at the top of list for anyone seeking easy access to the mountain and beautiful, new accommodations with a wide range of amenities.

This Newly Renovated Ski Resort In Vail Has Everything A Skier Wants

The Hotel Talisa is a mountainside retreat with luxurious accommodations and amenities thanks to a recent top-to-bottom $65 million-plus renovation.COURTESY OF HOTEL TALISA

The 285-room resort sits along a two-thirds of a mile long stretch of the tranquil Gore Creek. Its guest rooms and suites, which were masterfully decorated by the acclaimed LEO A DALY, feature contemporary mid-century modern décor that reflect the surrounding mountains.COURTESY OF HOTEL TALISA VAIL, SHAWN O’CONNOR PHOTOGRAPHY

Guest rooms are extremely spacious and feature 46” flat screen televisions, and views of either the mountains or the alpine valley. Seen here is the master bedroom for a two-bedroom suite.COURTESY OF HOTEL TALISA VAIL, SHAWN O’CONNOR PHOTOGRAPHY

The Hotel Talisa’s largest suite is the two-bedroom Deluxe Suite that offers two bedrooms, two full bathrooms, private balconies and sleeps up to six. The Deluxe Suite, which is 1,860 square feet in size, sleeps up to six people, offers a living area with a kitchenette and a dining table that seats eight.

By hiring an instructor from the Vail Mountain Ski and Snowboard School, you will have excellent instruction and gain access to a dedicated lift-line. Vail’s ski instructors are extremely knowledgable about the diverse terrain, including its scenic back bowls, 31 lifts and 195 legendary runs.PHOTO BY CARRIE COOLIDGE

One of the best features of the Hotel Talisa is its expansive Ski Valet you can purchase lift tickets and buy and rent ski and snowboard equipment and helmets (or store your own equipment during your stay). The space is cavernous and even features a sitting area at one end with a fireplace and flat screen television.PHOTO BY CARRIE COOLIDGE

To rent equipment, simply fill out a questionnaire before arrival and your equipment will be fitted for you by one of its well-trained professionals upon your arrival. Each morning, your heated boots (whether they are rented or owned by you) will await you and your skis and poles will be waiting for you on a stand close to the adjacent chair lift.

The Hotel Talisa’s “Chair Lift 20” is an on-site chair lift that is less than 20 feet away from the hotel’s Ski Valet.PHOTO BY CARRIE COOLIDGE

With the chairlift only a few feet away (and a ski trail off the mountain that ends at the valet shop) you will never have to lug around equipment, or walk long distances in ski boots. Indeed, the Hotel Talisa is in the most convenient location for anyone who wants to ski and relax without any hassles.

If you want to hire a ski instructor who can both instruct and guide youaround the expansive 5,298 acre ski resort, contact Vail Mountain Ski & Snowboard School which offers world-class ski and snowboard instructors. By hiring a ski instructor, you will have access to a dedicated lift-line access and a knowledgeable person familiar with the diverse terrain, including its scenic back bowls, 31 lifts and 195 legendary runs. Of course, group lessons are also available as well as a school dedicated to teaching beginners and children.

The reception area opens in to a double-height seating area that features floor to ceiling windows with stunning views of the creek below and pine-covered mountains above.COURTESY OF HOTEL TALISA VAIL, SHAWN O’CONNOR PHOTOGRAPHY

A Family and Pet-Friendly Resort with a Champagne-themed Après-ski

The hotel, which is both family and pet-friendly, offers a wide range of amenities. Its reception area opens in to a double-height seating area that features floor to ceiling windows with stunning views of the creek below and pine-covered mountains above.

At the end of each day, a champagne-themed après-ski is kicked off by a staff member who uses a saber to ceremoniously open a bottle of Moët & Chandon.PHOTO BY CARRIE COOLIDGE

Après-ski at the Hotel Talisa is both festive and relaxed. At the end of each day, a champagne-themed après-ski is kicked off by a staff member who uses a saber to ceremoniously open a bottle of Moët & Chandon Champagne. Flutes of complimentary champagne are distributed to guests at 4:30 pm every day and there is live music. Outside the lounge area, guests can make their own s’mores over an open fire.

Flutes of complimentary champagne are distributed to guests at 4:30 pm every day and there is live music.PHOTO BY CARRIE COOLIDGE

The lounge also features a Moët & Chandon Champagne vending machine that offers both brut and rose varieties. Simply buy a special token for $20 from the bar and you can dispense a cold split of champagne by inserting it into the machine anytime you prefer. The vending machine is the only one of its kind in Colorado.

The lounge also features a Moët & Chandon champagne vending machine that offers both brut and rose varieties.PHOTO BY CARRIE COOLIDGE

Other amenities offered by the hotel include an outdoor infinity edge swimming pool that is heated year round and several outdoor Jacuzzis. There’s an ice skating rink with complimentary skates available. Spring and summer activities include hiking, biking, rafting, fly-fishing, golf, tennis, zip-lining and adventure courses.

The 285-room resort sits along a two-thirds of a mile long stretch of the tranquil Gore Creek.COURTESY OF HOTEL TALISA VAIL, SHAWN O’CONNOR PHOTOGRAPHY

A number of treatments use CBD products, which are Colorado grown and produced. The CBD Massage, for example, provides the anti-inflammatory benefits of the hemp plant without the psychoactive effects. The CBD-infused oil helps to naturally alleviate pain, inflammation and anxiety. The Spa at Hotel Talisa also features a full-service salon offering hair, makeup and consultations. Pedicures and manicures are also available.

The hotel’s adjacent 58,000 square foot fitness athletic center is one of the largest in the Vail area.PHOTO BY CARRIE COOLIDGE

The hotel’s adjacent 58,000 square foot fitness athletic center is one of the largest in the entire Vail Valley. The fitness center, which is open 24-hours a day, offers an indoor running track, state-of-the-art fitness equipment (including TechnoGym, LifeFitness, Cybex and Precor), an indoor basketball court, squash court, yoga classes and weight training room.

Also adjacent to the hotel (and reachable without walking outside) is an independent movie theater, called the Blue Starlite Theater, that offers two screening rooms that feature the latest releases.PHOTO BY CARRIE COOLIDGE

Also adjacent to the hotel (and reachable without walking outside) is an independent movie theater, called the Blue Starlite Theater, that offers two screening rooms that feature the latest releases. There’s even a snack bar with fresh popcorn and other snacks.

The newly renovated Hotel Talisa should be at the top of list for anyone seeking easy access to the mountain and beautiful, new accommodations with a wide range of amenities.PHOTO BY CARRIE COOLIDGE

Dining at the Hotel Talisa

The hotel boasts three restaurants. Its signature fine dining restaurant, Gessner specializes in dishes from the Colorado Rockies and the European Alps. Its dinner menu includes such specialties as foraged mushrooms, Rocky Mountain trout and bass, artisanal cheeses, Colorado cured meats, Colorado rack of lamb, bison, elk and a variety of pasta dishes. Gourmet desserts include sour cherry cobbler, apple strudel, white chocolate cheesecake, and house made ice creams and sorbets, just to mention a few.

And while it is unlikely you will want to leave the resort for any reason other than to ski, should you wish to shop or dine in Vail Village, which is just minutes away, the hotel provides a complimentary shuttle that leaves the property every 15 minutes. There, you will find such well-known restaurants as the Alpenrose Restaurant (for German, Austrian and Swiss dishes), Matsuhisa for Japanese cuisine, and Pepi’s for Austrian fare, among others.

I am a Manhattan-based luxury travel and real estate writer. I was a contributing writer at Barron’s Penta magazine where I penned the Trendspotting column and also covered luxury real estate, pursuits, collecting and other topics. I am co-editor of Pursuitist, the luxury lifestyle site and served as co-editor of Luxist, the luxury lifestyle and travel website at AOL where I oversaw the Luxist Awards, a program that honored the very best in fine living. For 13 years I was a staff writer at Forbes magazine, where I served as a member of the Billionaire’s research team in addition to covering real estate and personal finance, among other areas. I am also the author of six books, including “The Closet Entrepreneur.” Follow me on Twitter at @carriecoolidge.

Reservations

Enjoy inspired retreats, journeys and adventures at Hotel Talisa, A Luxury Collection Resort, Vail. Our reservations staff will be delighted to customize any offering or package by calling (800) 420-2424 or by email reservations@hoteltalisa.com.